COSS Essentials of Safety Management 2

Question 1

Which management function involves setting safety goals, objectives, and strategies for an organization?

Accepted Answer

Planning

Answer

Planning is the management function that establishes safety goals, objectives, and the strategies needed to achieve them.

Question 2

A safety manager conducts a job hazard analysis (JHA). What is the PRIMARY purpose of this tool?

Accepted Answer

Identifying hazards associated with each step of a job task

Answer

A JHA systematically breaks a job into steps to identify hazards at each step and determine appropriate controls.

Question 3

Which concept describes the residual risk remaining after all feasible controls have been applied?

Accepted Answer

Residual risk

Answer

Residual risk is the risk that remains after control measures have been implemented and cannot be completely eliminated.

Question 4

Under OSHA's General Duty Clause, employers are required to provide a workplace free from:

Accepted Answer

Recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm

Answer

The General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) requires employers to address recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm even when no specific standard applies.

Question 5

What is the PRIMARY advantage of using a safety management system (SMS) over a compliance-only approach?

Accepted Answer

It provides a proactive, systematic framework for continuous improvement

Answer

An SMS offers a proactive, integrated framework that drives continuous improvement rather than simply reacting to regulatory requirements.

COSS - Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Practice Test

COSS - Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Practice Test

COSS Essentials of Safety Management 2